Tithe Barn School

Thank you to all the parents that came to the evening on Thursday, we hope that you enjoyed it.

Here is a PDF of the presentation during that evening.

Reception parents info Oct 2009 final

We’ve been very lucky to have Carolyn in every morning to organise the Brass sessions in Year 5.

Below are a few pictures and a video of our last session of this half term.

I think the children have made great progress! What do you think about it? Leave a comment to let us know!

21 October 2009

Dear Parents

Flower Festival – Tuesday 20 October

Once again the flower arrangements completed by Year 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 children were outstanding. Mike Fitzjohn, Chair of Governors found it a very hard task to judge them as the standard was so high.

The following awards were made:

Year 2 1st Place James Butler
2nd Place Ismaeel Aslam
3rd Place Gabby Fagan
Year 3 1st Place Willow Holden
2nd Place Tom Gowen
3rd Place Oliver Marshall
Year 4 1st Place Max Savage
2nd Place Emily Barker
3rd Place Sam Eaton
Year 5 1st Place Laura Atherton
2nd Place Esme Wildgoose
3rd Place Daniel Coyle
Year 6 1st Place Seth Dale
2nd Place Bethany Lawlor
3rd Place Grace Waters

Harvest Festival – Wednesday 21st October

Thank you for the harvest gifts you sent to school for our Harvest Festival. All gifts received have been given to ‘Wellspring’ in Stockport and ‘Francis House Hospice’ in Didsbury.

Dinner Money

Dinner money for the next half term is £61.25. Please send all dinner money into Mrs Jones, in a clearly marked envelope, on the first day of term. Please make cheques payable to ‘Tithe Barn Primary School’. Unfortunately only money for school dinners can be included on this cheque. Feedback from the children has been positive on the School Meals which are now being provided by SK Solutions. We will continue to monitor the meals closely to ensure the high standard is maintained. We are required to give SK Solutions one weeks’ notice for any changes made with children changing on/off school dinners. Can you therefore ensure that you provide us with this information in writing otherwise we may have to charge you for lunches not had.

Secondary Admissions

The closing date for Secondary Admission applications is Monday 26th October. We have been advised to inform parents to apply online this year www.stockport.gov.uk for a place at secondary school. If you do not wish to apply online please ensure you return the application form to School by Friday 23 October.

Primary Admissions

The closing date for Primary Admission applications is Friday 11 December. Again we have been advised to inform parents to apply online www.stockport.gov.uk for a place for Reception Class 2010. If you know of any parents who have children who are due to start School in September 2010 please remind them that they need to apply for a place by this date.

Maths Workshop for Parents

Mr Blackburn has arranged a five weeks course in Maths for parents. These sessions will be held on Wednesday evening at 6.15pm in the GCC. Anybody who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of the content of our maths curriculum and the way teach maths please contact Mr Blackburn.

Dates for your Diary

The next half term is always very busy for the whole family. Please put the following dates in your diary:

Monday 2 November - School re-opens
Wednesday 4 November - Maths Workshop for Parents – 6.15pm
Monday 16 November - Year 5 Cycle Training
Friday 20 November - Children in Need Day
Friday 4 December – Provisional date for Friends of Tithe Barn Kids Disco
Tuesday 8 December - ‘Christmas Stars’ production – Morning
Wednesday 9 December - ‘Christmas Stars’ production – Afternoon
Thursday 10 December - ‘Christmas Stars’ production – Evening
Monday 14 December – Pantomime at Stockport Plaza for Reception, Year 1, 2 and 3
Tuesday 15 December – Reception Class Nativity – Morning
Tuesday 15 December – Year 5 and 6 Class Christmas Party
Wednesday 16 December – Reception Class, Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas Party
Thursday 17 December – Year 3 and 4 Christmas Party
Friday 18 December – Finish for Christmas holidays
Monday 21 December – Staff In-service Day – School Closed for Pupils
Monday 4 January – School Reopens for Spring Term

HEAD LICE

The school nurse has informed us that it is advisable to check your child’s hair for head lice at regular intervals and treat accordingly, only if evidence found. Advice can be obtained from the chemist. www.headliceadvice.net/factsheets/index.html

CAR PARKING

We have received a number of complaints from residents on Princes Road with regards to parents blocking their driveways which has led to missed hospital appointments etc for the residents. When you are parking to drop off and pick up your children can you please give consideration to these residents.

Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing you all back in School on Monday 2 November.

Yours sincerely

T H Buckley
Headteacher

Year 2 had a special visitor today to help them learn about life in the past. The classroom was transformed into Florence Nightingale’s hospital and the children became soldiers for the day. Through role play they learned how to bandage wounded limbs with Nurse Buckley, make war medals with Nurse Moss and Florence herself was on hand to help the soldiers read letters from home and write replies. Look at these photos to see us all in action:

Last week saw the next part of our Storytelling through Indian dance project take place. Chris the music teacher brought in his collection of Indian percussion instruments and 20 children from Years 5 and 6 spent the day learning how to use them and then creating rhythms to match all the characters in our story. The children concentrated really well and at the end of the day Year 2 joined them so we could have our first joint rehearsal. What a difference it made! Here are our musicians in action:

    We have also started making props for the play to enhance our hand signs and gestures. The next photos show the sign for cow and the ‘masks’ the cows will be wearing on their hands.

  Year 2 parents look out for your invitations to the final performance coming soon!!!